CHARTWELL CASINOS

 

 

Introduction

Chartwell casinos are usually flash-based. Like many no no-download casinos, graphics, features, and general quality fall short. Game selection is average for a smaller group. The basic games are there, but few specialty games beyond the basics. >4-play video poker is not available. Blackjack play is slow and annoyingly produces a "Are you sure you want to hit...?" pop up warning on some soft total hands while playing with optimal strategy. I consider the well known Chartwell casinos like VC and Betfair to be reputable. Some players believe that Chartwell blackjack is not purely random. However, I have not seen any statistics that are beyond what could be explained by variance.

 

Game Selection & House Edge

The table below lists the available games and corresponding house edge.

Game
House Edge
Per Initial Bet
Per Unit Wagered
Baccarat: Banker
1.06%
1.06%
Blackjack: Standard / Lucky 7
0.49%
0.43%
Blackjack: Single Deck
0.26%
0.23%
Blackjack: European
0.45%
0.43%
Casino Stud Poker
5.22%
2.56%
Casino War
2.42%
2.28%
Craps: Pass, 2x Odds
1.41%
0.61%
Craps: Don't Pass, 2x Odds
1.36%
0.58%
Numbers Games (6 Games)
6-34%
6-34%
Pai Gow
~2.7%
~2.7%
Red Dog
3.16%
2.67%
Roulette: Single Zero
1.35 to 2.70%
1.35 to 2.70%
Roulette: Double Zero
5.26%
5.26%
Slots (17 Games)
???
???
Three Card Poker: Ante & Play
3.37%
2.01%
Three Card Poker: Pair Plus
2.32%
2.32%
Video Poker: All American (1-4 hands)
1.89%
1.89%
Video Poker: Challenge (1 hand)
0.18% to High*
0.18% to High*
Video Poker: Deuces Wild (1 hand)
2.03%
2.03%
Video Poker: Deuces Wild (4 hands)
0.63%
0.63%
Video Poker: Jacks or Better (1 hand)
1.64%
1.64%
Video Poker: Jacks or Better (4 hands)
0.46%
0.46%
Video Poker: Joker Poker (1 hand)
3.10%
3.10%
Video Poker: Joker Poker (4 hands)
1.40%
1.40%
*Challenge VP has no free rides, so optimal strategy is to only play Jacks or Better (enhanced pay)

 

Bonuses

Chartwell bonuses are usually cashable with a wagering requirement. Bonuses are often not given until after completing wagering (post-wager). Some Chartwell casinos use a unique variety of sticky bonuses. See the Chartwell sticky page for details. Wagering requirements and game restrictions vary, so be sure to read full T&C before playing.

 

Country Restrictions

Chartwell casinos exclude players from the United States. Restrictions for other countries vary significantly. The Coral group restricts Australia. Interwetten restricts Canada. VC, the Stan James group, and Bet Shop restricts Finland.

 

Casino List

Casinos using Chartwell software are listed below. Click on a column header to sort by that measure.

Casino Group Bonus EV Max Bonus Bonus % Wager Type Game Notes
Bet Direct Stan James +$180 $190 (£100) Varies 10xB Unique Deuces Wild
Video Poker
Choose Moneybookers or Western Union to avoid fees
Bet Shop Leisure & Gaming +$130 $150 (100) 100% 20xB Unique Video Poker Silver Casino uses Net Ent, Gold uses Chartwell, Can claim both sign-ups, Limited deposit options  
Betfair Casino Independent +$80 $95 (£50) 100% 30xB Cashable Blackjack  
Bet1128 Independent None None None None None None RTG casino with bonus removed
BoyleCasino Independent +$85 $100 100% 30xB Post-wager Video Poker  
Bwin Casino Bwin +$120 $150 (100) 50% 40xB Cashable Blackjack Instant casino uses Chartwell, Download casino uses Boss Media, Players can claim both bonuses
Coral Casino Coral +$280 $380 (£200) 100% 25xB Post-wager Baccarat See Summary, Bonus is expried?, No Neteller or Moneybookers
Eurobet Coral +$140 $190 (£100) 100% 25xB Post-wager Baccarat See Summary, Warning: Issues crediting bonus
Fat Bet Casino Independent +$170 $190 (£100) 100% 20xB Unique Blackjack See Summary, Warning: Past issues crediting bonus, No Moneybookers
Gala Casino Coral +$165 $190 (£100) 100% 25xB Post-wager Blackjack See Summary, No Neteller or Moneybookers
Interwetten Independent +$150 $225 (150) 100% 20xB Post-wager Video Poker or 3 Card Poker  Monthly, Only 1-play VP, No Neteller
JAXX Casino Coral +$85 $95 (£50) 100% 20xB Post-wager Video Poke Only UK, £4 min bet for full pay JoB 
Monte Carlo 7 Independent +$65 $75 (50) 100% 20xB Unique Blackjack Bonus may not be available, No Moneybookers
MyBet.com Independent +$150 $375 (250) 50% 120xB Post-wager Blackjack 60xB wagering for Australia, Germany, and other countries not in the following list -- UK, CA, NL, FI and SE; No Neteller
Stan James Stan James +$180 $190 (£100) Varies 10xB Unique Deuces Wild
Video Poker
Choose Moneybookers or Western Union to avoid fees
Stan James UK Stan James +$180 $190 (£100) 100% 10xB Unique Video Poker  Players can claim bonuses at both Stan James & Stan James UK, No Neteller or Moneybookers
VC Casino Victor Chandler +$190 $200 Varies 25xB Post-wager Blackjack $200, €125, or £100, Several other VC casinos with identical bonus offers not listed, as only one per group

 

Table Definitions

Group -- Casinos often are linked together in e group. These groups are listed in the table. I recommend not simultaneously playing two sign up bonuses from the same group. Wait until payment is received, then play at the next casino.

Bonus EV -- EV stands for Expected Value. Bonus EV indicates the average expected gain of the bonus with the following play: Cashable and Post-wager bonuses -- Playthrough the bonus on the listed game with unlimited banrkoll; Sticky and Clearplay bonuses -- Make high variance bets to a 2x target, then playthrough bonus; Free Play and Unique bonuses -- See the listed strategy.

Max Bonus -- The bonus that is given with the maximum allowed deposit for that bonus. If the max value is expressed as one number + another, then there are two bonuses, usually one signup bonus and one deposit method bonus. If the value is expressed as a range, then the bonus is dependent on return from a free play offer.

Bonus % -- Bonus % indicates the ratio between the bonus and your deposit. If a $300 bonus is given on a $100 deposit, the bonus % is 300%.

Wager -- Wager indicates the wagering requirement for the bonus. All wagering requirements are expressed in terms of the bonus. For example, the wagering requirement at Golden Palace is 20x(bonus+deposit). With a $100 deposit, the wagering requirement would be ($300 + $100)x20 = $8000. $8000 is 27x the $300 bonus, so the value in the table is 27xB. Clearplay bonuses may list two wagering requirements -- the minimum wagering requirement and the wagering requirement on the game French Roulette. "0xB / 60xB" indicates that you can cash out your winnings immediately (0xB), and if you complete the playthrough on French Roulette there is a 60xB wagering requirement.

Type -- Several types of bonuses are listed in the table. Cashable bonuses are given at the start of wagering and become withdrawable after completing wagering. Like cashable bonuses, post-wager bonuses are withdrawable after completing wagering. However, they are not given until completing wagering. Sticky bonuses can be bet, but cannot be cashed out. Clearplay bonuses are a special type of cashable bonus offered by many Microgaming casinos games are weighted at different percentages and bonuses are gradually converted to cash while completing wagering. Free play bonuses involve play without making a deposit. After finishing the free play, winnings are credited as a bonus. Unique bonuses have unique rules and do not fit in any of the categories above.

Game -- Game indicates the recommended game to play the bonus.

USA? --"No" means the casino allows no players from the United States. "Yes" means the casino allows players from anywhere in the United States. "Some" means the casino allows players from some US states, but not others. Microgaming casinos typically allow players in 39 US states. They do not permit players from 11 states where gambling is legislated illegal or where there have been related court cases -- Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey.

Notes -- Notes indicates other important things to take note of, such as associated warnings.

 

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